vitababyThese Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of VitaBaby — operated by Vitaledger Group (referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”) — including our mobile and desktop application and related services (collectively, the “Services”). VitaBaby helps adults see what is in packaged food: scan a barcode or snap a pack, see the product's published information as a plain verdict, collect what you have scanned, and get told when something you scanned is recalled.
By accessing or using the Services, you (“you”, “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (available at /privacy), and any additional terms or policies referenced herein or provided to you in connection with specific features. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
1. Eligibility
To use the Services, you must: (a) be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction); (b) have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; and (c) comply with all applicable laws.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the Services to any individual or entity that we reasonably believe does not meet these eligibility requirements or has violated these Terms in the past.
2. Account registration & management
2.1 Account creation
Most of the Services work without an account; reading photos you snap and keeping your progress across phones require one. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
2.2 Account responsibilities
You agree to: (a) notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to or use of your account; (b) not share your credentials with any third party; (c) not use another person's account without their explicit permission; and (d) take reasonable steps to protect the security of your account.
2.3 Account termination
You may delete your account at any time in the app (me → delete account) or by emailing kinson@vitaledger.info. Upon termination, we will permanently delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy (subject to legal retention requirements). We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
3. Use of the Services
3.1 Permitted use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. This licence is conditioned on your compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
3.2 Prohibited uses
You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purpose. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Access, modify, or attempt to access or modify any part of the Services, our servers, or our database systems without authorisation;
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, offensive, or violates the rights of any third party;
- Collect, store, or share personal information of other users without their explicit consent;
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Services (e.g., spamming, scraping, automated abuse);
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any part of the Services without our prior written consent;
- Use the Services to violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations;
- Use the Services in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems;
- Circumvent any security measures or access controls implemented by us or our service providers.
4. Services & features
4.1 Service availability
We strive to keep the Services available, but we do not guarantee that they will be uninterrupted, error-free, or available without downtime. We may suspend the Services for maintenance, updates, or technical reasons.
4.2 Free features and fair use
VitaBaby is free to download and use, with no paid tiers or in-app purchases. To keep it fair and affordable to run, some features have limits — for example, a daily number of photo reads. Barcode scans are not limited.
4.3 Third-party services
The Services rely on third-party providers and data, such as Open Food Facts and other product data sources, an AI provider that reads photos you snap, official recall notices, and records published on the Cardano blockchain. These third-party services are subject to their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their performance, content, or privacy practices.
5. Intellectual property rights
5.1 Our intellectual property
All intellectual property rights in the Services — including software, algorithms, characters such as mochi, trademarks, logos, text, graphics, and content — are owned by us or our licensors. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the Services.
5.2 Your content
You retain all rights in any content you provide to the Services (such as photos you snap and your allergen watch list). By recording User Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store and process it solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Services.
6. Product information, allergens and recalls
VitaBaby shows product information, labels read from your photos, and published records. It is not a medical device and does not give medical, dietary or allergy advice.
Product data comes from third-party sources and may be incomplete, out of date or wrong, and photo reads can make mistakes. Allergen information, including “may contain” and “none declared”, shows only what the data or label says; it never means a product is safe for you or free from an allergen. Always read the pack, and follow the advice of a qualified professional if you have an allergy or a medical condition.
Recall alerts depend on notices being published and on matching them to products, so we cannot guarantee that you will be told about every recall. Verified records show that published data has not changed since it was recorded; they do not certify a claim or mean that food is safe. Records shown as “Testnet” are part of a pilot.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
8. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or in connection with your use of the Services.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or in connection with these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid for VitaBaby in-app purchases in the past 12 months, or US$50.00 if you have not paid any fees.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, employees, contractors, and licensors from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, your User Content, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Services and sending a notification to your registered email address. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
11. Governing law & dispute resolution
11.1 Governing law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
11.2 Dispute resolution
Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute by contacting us at kinson@vitaledger.info. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, any legal action shall be brought in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
12. Miscellaneous
12.1 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.2 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
12.3 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms or any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to any third party without your consent.
12.4 Entire agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms provided to you, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services.
12.5 Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Support email: kinson@vitaledger.info
- Privacy email: amanda@vitaledger.info